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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: Perspectives on Technology, Society, and Ethics

4 April 2018
One of the objectives of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is to ensure that technology is harmoniously and sustainably harnessed for humanity. Recently, the IEEE has adopted a code of ethics. In this session, a leading member of IEEE outlines the organization’s…

Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka

3 April 2018
Developed as part of a series of training programs by the Melbourne School of Engineering for ADB, this learning program aimed to further improve and update the technical expertise of ADB’s executing and implementing agencies, partner organizations, and staff on the integration of high-level…

Gender and Social Inclusion in Energy for Catalyzing Change in Rural Areas

3 April 2018
Addressing gender issues in the energy sector can help catalyze change in Sri Lanka's rural communities. Professor Anoja Wickramasinghe of Energia Network shares the results of ADB's Improving Gender Access to Clean and Renewable Energy in Ampara District, Sri Lanka project that aimed to provide…

Gender and Social Inclusion Energy Linkages: Policies, Strategies, and Practices

3 April 2018
Initiatives undertaken by ADB's South Asia Department to mainstream gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in energy programs and projects resulted in a framework as discussed in this presentation. The benefits and opportunities of integrating a GESI perspective in the development of smart…

Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

3 April 2018
While Asia’s low-carbon energy transition is well underway with the development of smart grids, social inequity is emerging among other challenges. Drawing more women into renewable energy and energy efficiency program designs and consultations is not only an equal employment opportunity issue but…

Gender and Social Inclusion Energy Linkages: Policies, Strategies, and Practices

3 April 2018
Learn about the Institutional policies, strategies, and practices that aim to contribute to inclusive development and the gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) linkages with the energy and power sectors. This session presents an overview of GESI in the ADB energy sector portfolio. It also…

Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

3 April 2018
How can gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) be integrated into electricity systems modelling with a rural electrification focus? What are the potential entry points for GESI in the renewable energy programs of the Government of Sri Lanka? These two questions are answered in this session…

Sri Lanka Case Studies: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Integrated Energy Projects and Impacts

3 April 2018
Learn about ADB’s energy sector portfolio in Sri Lanka. Read good practice examples that address poverty and gender equality and social inclusion considerations in Sri Lanka’s energy sector. Case studies featured in this session range from development of innovative government programs to achieve…

Opening Session on Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka

3 April 2018
How can smart grid technologies and systems contribute to reducing poverty, addressing social inclusion, and improving gender equality and women empowerment? This session features welcome remarks from representatives of ADB and the Government of Sri Lanka, followed by a discussion of the workshop…

Breaking the Glass Ceilings: Reflections on the Future of Women's Leadership

16 March 2018
Helen Clark: Breaking through glass ceilings is important, and women’s leadership matters Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UNDP Administrator Rt. Hon. Helen Clark addressed a crowd of 600 as Gender Month’s Distinguished Speaker on 16 March 2018 in ADB Headquarters. After welcome remarks by VP…